HxH : Pokemon Master-Chapter 92: Snorlax

The Pokemon body was divided into two colors: white on the front, and a deep blue or navy on the back and arms. Its overall build was exceptionally broad, a rare "big and chubby" Pokemon, yet it appeared very endearing and cute.

It had two pointed ears standing upright on its head, with a white belly and feet, each foot bearing three claws. Its eyes were always squinted, and no one had ever seen them open, often giving it a perpetually sleepy expression.

Its round face and plump belly looked incredibly soft, sometimes even serving as a bed to lie on.

From its appearance alone, it was clear that this was a Pokemon that loved to eat and sleep. It was none other than the "Glutton" known as Snorlax!

The appearance of Snorlax didn't surprise Akira much. He had guessed it from the fact that eating accelerated the progress bar.

It was almost certainly going to be Snorlax or Munchlax.

Akira immediately imposed a Restriction and Vow on Snorlax!

Name: Snorlax

Type: Normal

Ability: Thick Fat

Strength: A

Skills: Belly Drum, Body Slam, Giga Impact, Rest...

Now he had another Pokemon in his collection. Regardless of its strength, it at least satisfied Akira desire for collecting.

At the same time, Akira utilized hisAbility to merge with Snorlax. Ever since developing the "Merge" branch, he would merge with every new Pokemon he obtained. The purpose was to test if the new Pokemon had any special abilities.

After the "Merge," Akira didn't feel anything particularly noticeable, except for two things that stood out to him besides Snorlax strength.

The first was the desire to sleep.

Although he didn't feel sleepy now, it seemed that if he wanted to, he could fall asleep instantly.

This was probably an ability countless insomniacs would crave!

The second was his appetite. Akira felt as if his stomach had expanded several times, allowing him to eat much more.

What could this be useful for? Participating in eating contests?

As his mind continued to ponder, Akira chopsticks didn't stop, and he took another bite of the pupperfish slices.

"Hmm?!"

The taste of the pupperfish slices was still as exquisite as ever, but the effect they brought had completely changed!

Akira could clearly feel the amount of Aura in his body surge dramatically, and his physical condition seemed to have improved significantly!

This was a world of difference compared to the effect of the previous bite!

Clearly, the reason for such a drastic change was the Snorlax he had just merged with!

So, Snorlax special ability was—enhancing his physique and Aura by consuming rare delicacies!

Still somewhat in disbelief, Akira took two more bites of the fugu slices, and once again, there was a noticeable change in his body.

Now, Akira was completely convinced! Snorlax's special ability far exceeded his expectations!

If his Aura Ability, "Pokemon Master," allowed him to grow stronger simply by traveling, then Snorlax special ability allowed him to grow stronger just by eating!

The former enhanced his strength by acquiring Pokemon, without improving his own physical abilities. The latter, however, filled the only gap in his strength, allowing him to rapidly grow into a top-tier powerhouse!

If this continued, even without relying on Pokemon, he could quickly become the "World Strongest"! This way, he would truly become an all-around combat god, with no weaknesses in any aspect.

The two methods of improving his strength didn't conflict and could be pursued simultaneously. Travel to a place, then indulge in the local cuisine—both acquiring Pokemon and enhancing his own strength.

Moreover, he was currently in the Gourmet Paradise, a place where the finest culinary treasures of the six continents were gathered!

If the Death Aura in the ruins was Gengar "Experience Candy," then the countless exquisite delicacies on this island were Akira own "Experience Candy"!

From now on, Akira goal was clear—just one word: eat! Eat his way to becoming a powerhouse!!

As Akira pondered this, the pupperfish slices he had just eaten had already significantly boosted his strength. While surprised, Akira could also understand. This was likely due to the high quality of the white-purple pupperfish.

If it were replaced with inferior delicacies, the effect wouldn't be as remarkable.

After the four of them devoured the meal like a whirlwind, the two white-purple pupperfish were completely wiped out. Before leaving, Akira also helped the kind-hearted owner process the remaining white-purple pupperfish, which only took a few seconds.

The owner even gifted two to Akira to take home. With his goal now clear, Akira felt even more motivated to eat the delicacies.

With every bite, he grew stronger! Whoever came here would turn into a glutton.

Rare popcorn made from giant corn? Take a bite! Grilled wings made from the wings of rare birds and beasts? Take a bite! ...

In front of Akira, who was not short of money, those delicacies seemed to line up, waiting to enter his mouth. Thus, at this speed, Akira physique and Aura rapidly increased at a pace unimaginable to ordinary people.

Of course, most of these delicacies couldn't compare to the white-purple pufferfish he had just eaten, which was already at the level of A-grade ingredients. What Akira saw now were mostly delicacies made from B-grade or C-grade ingredients.

Delicacies like the white-purple pufferfish were still in the minority.

Otherwise, A-grade ingredients wouldn't be considered one of the prizes in the gourmet competition.

Although the quality couldn't match, the sheer quantity of these delicacies allowed Akira to continue improving his strength rapidly.

At first, Menchi could eat with Akira, but later she just watched him eat. She usually just took a handkerchief to wipe Akira's mouth.

Akira changes were happening silently, but Menchi, who paid more attention to him, still noticed a slight difference. The changes in Akira Aura clearly exceeded the effects that those delicacies could produce.

She didn't say anything about it. Instead, relying on her knowledge of food, she took Akira to eat better delicacies. This allowed Akira to spend less energy on relatively inferior delicacies and grow stronger faster.

Everyone has their own secrets, and she wouldn't deliberately probe, as long as Akira was getting better and better.

...

Two more days passed.

Akira stayed in his room, standing naturally with his eyes closed, in a relaxed posture. Suddenly, Akira opened his eyes sharply, a flash of brilliance passing through.

As if pressing a switch, the Aura around Akira surged rapidly, boiling like water brought to a boil. Streams of Aura expanded outward from Akira, quickly filling the entire room with white Aura, forming strong gusts of wind.

Even some furniture in the room was blown left and right. Akira hair was also blown upward, and combined with the Aura erupting around him, he looked like a Super Saiyan at first glance.

The Four Major Principles—"Ren"! Through "Gyo" Akira could clearly see the vast Aura on his body, flowing like a rushing river.

Thanks to the continuous eating over the past few days, Akira Aura had multiplied several times!

At the same time, his physical fitness had also improved significantly. Originally just a normal healthy body, now his muscles were much firmer, and he even had abs.

Moreover, this increase in Aura wasn't as superficial as Greed from "The Seven Deadly Sins."

Greed had plundered Aura from others through his Aura Ability, so strictly speaking, it wasn't his own Aura. Thus, it appeared extremely superficial, and he couldn't utilize that Aura well, relying only on quantity to win.

Although Akira progress was exceptionally fast, it wasn't achieved through any "unorthodox" methods. Instead, it was genuinely "eaten" into existence!

Every bit of Aura was equivalent to what he had cultivated himself, allowing for maximum utilization. Advanced techniques like "En" and "Ryū" could still be used.

This was something he could achieve even without merging with a Pokemon!

If Akira Aura volume before obtaining Snorlax was like a narrow stream, then now his Aura was like a vast lake, continuously expanding towards an endless ocean!

After carefully reflecting on the gains of the past few days, Akira nodded in satisfaction and then reined in his Aura once more.

Even without a Pokemon, he could now be considered a skilled Aura User.

.....

Descending from the third floor, Akira arrived on the first floor.

Akira room was on the third floor, while Menchi was currently preparing breakfast on the first floor.

Today at noon, the opening ceremony of the Gourmet Competition would take place, and the two had already registered for the competition yesterday.

"Blissey~ Blissey~"

Before Akira even reached the kitchen, he could hear the cheerful cries of Blissey.

"Alright, thank you, Blissey~"

As Akira entered, he saw Menchi gently patting Blissey head, a soft smile on her face.

"What's got you so happy?"

Akira approached Menchi and also patted Blissey head, curious about the situation.

It must be said, Blissey felt quite nice to touch. Blissey looked like a large pink-and-white egg, so many people assumed it had no fur and that its skin was just that color.

In reality, Blissey surface was covered in a layer of fluffy fur, which felt incredibly smooth to the touch. This fluffy fur acted as Blissey's sensory receptors, capable of detecting the emotions of both Pokemon and humans.

Originally, Menchi was going to make breakfast, but Blissey "volunteered" to offer the egg it was holding. Blissey loved the egg in its pouch, that much was true. But it also loved sharing the egg with others, allowing them to feel happiness.

It was said that the eggs laid by Blissey were filled with happiness, and just one bite would bring a smile to anyone's face.

Seeing Blissey so eager, Menchi decided to follow its suggestion and use the egg for breakfast. Both Akira and Menchi were curious about what the egg produced by Blissey would taste like.

To preserve the original flavor as much as possible, Menchi chose to boil the egg.

Just like during the Hunter Exam, when she boiled the "Dream Egg" at the Twin Peaks...

Before long, Menchi carefully prepared breakfast was ready. The most eye-catching item was naturally the unique "boiled egg."

Menchi picked up a metal spoon, gently tapped a crack into the egg, and then peeled it open. As the shell was removed, a rich aroma of egg wafted out. Once fully peeled, Menchi waved her right hand, and a silver-white glowing knife made of Aura appeared in her hand.

A plate, also made of Aura, appeared on the table. From the moment she smelled the egg's aroma, Menchi knew this wasn't ordinary ingredients—it was at least B-grade.

Perhaps... it might even reach A-grade!

For such a precious ingredient, Menchi had to utilize her Aura Ability to the fullest, ensuring that the flavor of the ingredient was preserved to the maximum extent.

In just a few swift movements, Menchi had the egg sliced and plated. The aroma that wafted out at this moment was even more intense, making both of them salivate with anticipation. Akira picked up a piece of the egg and placed it in his mouth.

In an instant, an indescribable flavor exploded in his mouth. The ultimate deliciousness traveled from the taste buds on his tongue to his central nervous system. When they finally came to their senses, both of their eyes were faintly glistening with tears.

Akira truly couldn't find the words to describe this level of deliciousness. All words of praise seemed to pale in comparison. It was as if all the beautiful emotions, experiences, and sensations from his memories were blended together, allowing his brain to feel them all at once.

If he had to find a word to describe it, Akira felt that this was the taste of "happiness"! Moreover, this egg also had the effects of eliminating fatigue and restoring energy.

After just one bite, Akira felt a surge of vitality.

After taking the first bite, Akira physical Strength and Aura surged once again, even faster than when he had consumed the White Purple Pufferfish before.

In no time, the entire breakfast table was cleared by the two of them, with Menchi only taking a couple of bites of the egg.

Menchi had given most of it to Akira, as she knew it would benefit him more. Even though the egg was so delicious, she was willing to suppress her own desire and give more to Akira.

"Blissey~Blissey~"

The Blissey beside them, seeing how much they enjoyed its egg, also revealed a satisfied smile. After carefully savoring the boost it had given him, Akira turned to look at the smiling Blissey, his heart filled with a joy akin to winning the lottery.

So the real treasure (gourmet food) had been by his side all along?!

After some inquiries, Akira also learned from Blissey that this egg couldn't be produced infinitely. The small eggs in its normal state were the precursors to the Egg Move. You could think of them as different versions of the Egg Move.

The regular eggs had some of the effects of the Egg Move, such as the fatigue elimination Akira had just experienced. But they were more focused on flavor, whereas the Egg Move was slightly less tasty and more focused on healing effects.

So, similar to the Egg Move, Blissey could only produce a few small eggs in a day.

"That's already amazing!"

Seeing that Blissey seemed a bit down, as if saddened by the small number of eggs it could produce in a day, Akira quickly patted its head.

After some comforting, Blissey was all smiles again.

It also secretly resolved to work harder to produce more eggs for its master!

Then Akira turned to look at Menchi.

Over the past few days, he had noticed all the subtle things she had done. Perhaps it was time for the two of them to take the next step... But he would wait until after the Gourmet Contest!

Seeing Akira smiling at her, Menchi returned a radiant smile of her own.

For a moment, the two of them and Blissey were all looking at each other, as if the taste of "happiness" still lingered on them.

.....

After breakfast and some rest, the two of them headed toward the previously announced location. Along the way, they could see many people heading in the same direction, clearly mostly fellow contestants.

Upon arriving at the venue, the first thing that caught their eyes was a large crowd and the host standing on the stage. The host once again announced the detailed contents of the competition.

The ingredient area is located at the center, while the surrounding areas are designated as the gourmet zone, separated by a specialized iron fence.

Contestants need to enter the ingredient area through the entrance beside them, traverse the entire ingredient area, and then exit back into the gourmet zone.

At the exit, specialized kitchen utensils will be provided for them to use, allowing them to prepare dishes from the ingredients they've hunted in the ingredient area over the past few days.

Only a portion of the prepared dish needs to be presented to the judges for scoring, while the rest remains with the contestants.

It's worth noting that both ingredients and seasonings must be obtained from within the ingredient area. If it's discovered that they're not, it will be considered a violation, and appropriate penalties will be imposed.

The time limit is one week.

Contestants can finish early, but finishing late will result in disqualification. For these Aura Users, traversing the ingredient area doesn't take much time—they can cross it in less than two days. T

he one-week period is mainly to give them ample time to gather the ingredients they need.

Each team has been assigned a number.

For example, Akira and Menchi are Team 66.

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